Canon 80D - Review

The Canon 80d camera is a product targeted at photography enthusiasts and professionals alike. It is a mid-range model that bridges the gap between the entry-level and professional-level cameras perfectly; both in terms of price and features.

Although it was first launched in 2016, it still ranks higher among the best offerings in its category. It is loaded with numerous features, which sets it apart from other models. The Canon 80D is a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera priced at 1000 US dollars.

Although it is a little pricey, it is well justified by the results you receive in return. In the box, you’ll find a battery pack, a charger, a neck strap, and the camera. There is nothing too fancy in the unboxing experience, but then you must keep in mind that it is, after all, a mid-range device.

Read on to find out what we think about the Canon 80D and why it makes a good photography companion.

Still Images

The Canon 80D is quite impressive on paper and in practice; it is no slouch too. The camera delivers its promises and offers a significant step up from its previous version, 70D. It offers an extremely fast autofocus system that provides excellent response in a wide range of lighting conditions.

The 24.2 MP CMOS sensor along with an intelligent viewfinder that offers 100% coverage are great for capturing even the slightest of details. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor, which is on offer, is a considerable upgrade over the technology offered in lower-level cameras like the 750D, despite having the same resolution.

In terms of ISO range, the Canon 80D offers a wider range of 100 - 16000  against the 70D, as it is restricted to 100-12800. The wider ISO range allows the camera to adjust better to various lighting conditions and capture excellent low light photos without a flash.

Furthermore, the ISO range of 80D can expand up to 25600. The camera also comes with a 7560 – pixel RGB + IR metering sensor, which further improves its autofocus capabilities It also allows the camera to track the subject in the scene.

Do you want to capture high-speed action shots? Canon has got you covered! The camera can shoot at a rate of 7 frames per second (fps) in continuous shooting mode, while it can capture up to 110 photos in burst mode.

Another welcome feature available in the Canon 80D is the flicker detector. The flicker detector warns the user of any flickering light sources, and it compensates by taking photos at the right intervals during continuous shooting.

Movies

When it comes to capturing videos, various Higher Dynamics Range (HDR) modes are on offer. When enabled, the camera captures two simultaneous videos of 60 frames per second and later processes them to generate a single video file of 30 fps. Though the decrease in fps appears counterproductive, it results in a better range of highlights and shadows.

Using its regular mode, the camera can capture Full High Definition (FHD, 1920 X 1080 p) Videos at 50 fps. The camera also has an audio jack on offer that can be used to analyze the audio, and you can also attach an external microphone at this point.

However, the camera cannot shoot 4K videos. When making movies, its functionality is restricted at a marginal scale. Another feature that will hold your interest is time-lapse, which allows you to take still photos at fixed time intervals and stitch them together to create movies.

This is the feature that every nature photographer use. Either to capture the night sky over time through long exposure shots or to document a flower growing.

The camera can process the videos in both MOV and MP4 format, allowing a seamless transition from one device to another. Being a highly compressed format allows you to store a larger number of files on your card.